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Telangana Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha Amid Protests

The Telangana Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on February 20, 2014, with a voice vote, despite intense protests and disruptions. The approval followed the Lok Sabha’s passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill earlier in the week. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced a six-point development package for Seemandhra, including special category status for the region, to address concerns raised by Seemandhra MPs and the BJP.

The Rajya Sabha witnessed chaos, with members from Seemandhra, Trinamool Congress, and Shiv Sena protesting vocally, even tearing papers and storming the Well of the House. There were multiple adjournments during the five-hour debate, with several members, including Union Minister Chiranjeevi, opposing the bill. BJP leaders, while supporting the creation of Telangana, demanded justice for Seemandhra and sought amendments to ensure a fair package for the region.

The debate saw allegations of a "nexus" between the ruling party and the opposition, with CPI-M and Trinamool Congress accusing Congress and BJP of collusion. Despite the disruption, the bill passed, marking a significant step towards the creation of Telangana, though tensions over the handling of the process remained.

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